The wonderful uses of lemons in life

　　Instead of applying various skin care products containing lemon ingredients, it is better to make lemonade with fresh lemons and apply it on the face for a better effect. This is because lemons contain a large amount of organic acids such as citric acid, malic acid, and quinic acid, which are harmful to the human body. skin The thickened cuticle can easily dissolve and fall off under the action of acid. It should be reminded that people with sensitive skin should not apply it to avoid allergic reactions such as redness, swelling, itching, etc. Moreover, it must be diluted with water before use. Generally, three or four drops of lemon juice are dropped into 200 ml of water (a small cup of water). Do not apply lemon juice directly to the face, or wipe the face with lemon slices. It is best to soak the mask paper in lemon water before going to bed and apply it on the face for 10 minutes. If the mask paper becomes dry, you can soak it again and apply it on the face. After that, you can gently massage the face for 1 minute to help eliminate the oil on the face and make the skin smooth and delicate.

　　Guang'anmen, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Hospital Dermatologist Dr. Song Ping is also a loyal supporter of using lemon for beauty, and he gained this knowledge through personal experience. After trying milk mask, red wine mask, and white vinegar mask in turns, she discovered that using a mask made of yogurt and lemon juice and applying it on her face can not only moisturize the skin, but also lighten the spots and make the skin look more shiny.

　　Dr. Song's lemon mask is made by adding 5 to 6 drops of lemon juice to 20 ml of yogurt, and adding mung bean powder to increase its consistency, because mung beans also have detoxification effects and can help remove toxins from the face and avoid acne.

　　If you drink a glass of fresh lemon juice mixed with honey and sugar every morning, it will also help increase gastrointestinal motility and help the elimination of toxins. In the same way, this recipe can also be applied to bathing. That is, put fresh lemon juice or lemon peel into the bath water, and then bathe the whole body. It can also make the skin smooth and tender, exfoliate, and relieve fatigue and mental stress.

　　The “universal seasoning for cooking””

　　In Japanese cuisine, a small wedge of lemon is always placed next to raw fish dishes and seafood. At first, I thought it was used to decorate the dishes, so I threw it aside every time after finishing the meal. Later I learned that the abandoned lemon was originally part of the dish and was used to adjust the taste, because seafood sprinkled with lemon juice will become more delicious and can effectively remove the fishy smell of seafood.

　　Lemon juice is like a universal seasoning. No matter what kind of food, just adding a few drops can remove the fishy smell and food odor, whether it is the fishy smell of meat, seafood, egg smell, or the pungent taste of onions. Therefore, adding fresh lemon slices or lemon juice when cooking can not only remove the fishy smell and greasy taste, but also make the food emit a light lemon fragrance. In addition, people with kidney disease or high blood pressure should reduce their salt intake. Using lemon juice instead of salt for seasoning is also a good choice.

　　Kitchen and bathroom "cleaning expert"”

　　Among many small folk remedies, it is not difficult to find that lemon juice can remove stains and oil stains on white shirts. This is because lemon’s inherent acidity makes it a good antibacterial and detoxifying agent. Therefore, sour lemon juice is still a unknown "cleaning expert". Especially in kitchens and bathrooms where dirt and evil practices accumulate, lemon is a good natural cleaner. For example, adding a few slices of lemon peel to the dishwashing water can effectively remove odors from the tableware. ； Rubbing the kitchen knife with lemon peel after cutting fish and meat can remove the fishy smell. The most valuable thing is that lemon is very safe, and it doesn't matter if the remaining lemon juice is eaten in the stomach. In addition, difficult-to-remove oil stains on kitchen tiles can be removed by gently scrubbing with lemon peel and a little salt.

　　Since the space in the kitchen and bathroom is relatively small, placing a few lemons can regulate the indoor air. Don’t waste the juiced lemon zest. Put it in the refrigerator or in a small box in the kitchen, which can also effectively eliminate odors.